Yeti Amigurumi Pattern

Hot, summer days are nearly upon us, but that doesn’t mean we have to solely embrace swimsuits and suntan lotion.  We can hold onto that last little bit of winter. . .by making a cuddly, cute yeti friend. I wrote this pattern because I saw plenty of adorable yeti patterns online and yet not a … Continue reading Yeti Amigurumi Pattern

Sheldon Cooper Amigurumi Pattern

Bazinga! It’s your favourite physics geek, Sheldon Cooper, made into this adorable crochet doll by Jackie on A[mi]dorable Crochet! And there’s a free pattern for him! Squee! AND… he’s even approved by none other than Jim Parsons, the actor who plays Sheldon in the Big Bang Theory! There is also a Howard Wallowitz doll made … Continue reading Sheldon Cooper Amigurumi Pattern

Star Wars Crochet Ships: Amigurumi Patterns

I’m mystified by people who can crochet good amigurumis, doubly mystified by those who can compose their own patterns (what are you, a wizard or something) and triply impressed by those who then have the patience to record and write those patterns down.  So what I’ve got for you today is just all POWPOWPOW. MysteriousCats sells … Continue reading Star Wars Crochet Ships: Amigurumi Patterns

D&D Monster Man, and D12 Dice Bag pattern

While clicking around on StumbleUpon, my son recently stumbled upon this little beauty – a wonderfully entertaining 4-1/2 minute video of Brad Knight, the self-proclaimed D&D Monster Man. He does impressions of what he imagines Dungeons & Dragons monsters sound like. I certainly can’t refute him. While imaginative, his impression talent is not very crafty, … Continue reading D&D Monster Man, and D12 Dice Bag pattern

Geek Chic embroidery pattern

This Geek Chic machine embroidery pattern from Urban Threads is so charming – I love the cat’s eye glasses and subtle coding bits and pieces woven into the overall design! Thanks to my friend Ruth (stitcher and gifter of the +1 of Awesome towel) for spotting it and posting the link. Geek Chic embroidery pattern … Continue reading Geek Chic embroidery pattern

Futurama Crochet Doll Patterns!

Okay, okay.  As 2012 breathes down our neck and we think about the future, what better to get you feeling cozy about it then some Futurama dolls? Admittedly, I’m not linking to anyone but myself  (Hooked Hands) today, but I used to sell these Nibbler and Leela dolls on Etsy, and the powers that be … Continue reading Futurama Crochet Doll Patterns!